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Offline Tom Luciano

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Carbon Fiber fuel tanks
« on: April 22, 2024, 04:24:01 PM »
So, I have Windy's Big Job. When he gave it to me, it had pinholes in the Carbon Fiber tank. I slathered som epoxy on it and called it good. I was always concerned that sooner or later it would spring a leak and ruin the plane.
  Fast forward a couple years and Sparky acquired Windy's molds and some guidance from Dan Winship, Howard, and Windy, Sparky is producing top quality tanks. I flew some test flights with the new tank yesterday and it performed flawlessly. Sparky made the tank a custom size and followed up with me to make sure everything was the way I needed it. His tanks look as good as they performed. I purchased 3, 2 complete and 1 tank kit. The kit is a great buy. I will do business with Sparky anytime as he takes pride in his work. If anyone is in the market reach out to him his turn around time is phenomenal!
Pictured old tank and new you can tell which one Sparky made
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Re: Carbon Fiber fuel tanks
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2024, 10:19:05 PM »
Cool, what's the weight difference from a tin tank?

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Re: Carbon Fiber fuel tanks
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2024, 10:43:53 PM »
Cool, what's the weight difference from a tin tank?

1 1/2 ounce lighter
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Re: Carbon Fiber fuel tanks
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2024, 04:02:49 PM »
Whats the price on 8oz tank? I can assume its uni-flow? Wedge style?
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Re: Carbon Fiber fuel tanks
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2024, 06:17:12 PM »
All tanks are 100 any size. yes wedge uniflow
« Last Edit: April 24, 2024, 07:18:00 PM by RC Storick »
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